USDA Selection 15 Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as USDA SEL. 15, Thomas x USDA SEL. 1
USDA Selection 15 Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of muscadine note, dark fruit note, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Thomas Muscad…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with USDA selection-line pedigree cues.
- Lock fruit weight against USDA Selection 15 Muscadine baseline before naming alternatives.
Confidence signals
- USDA Selection 15 profile
- Dark fruit note on a medium/medium frame typical of USDA Selection 15 Muscadine.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: North Carolina · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historical USDA muscadine breeding selection documented in VIVC as Thomas (#12423) x USDA Selection 1 (#19042) · Dark-fruit selection-line profile with medium tannin and medium-minus acidity
Common questions
Is USDA Selection 15 Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
USDA Selection 15 Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does USDA Selection 15 Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of USDA Selection 15 Muscadine include muscadine note, dark fruit note and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish USDA Selection 15 Muscadine?
Documented tells for USDA Selection 15 Muscadine: Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with USDA selection-line pedigree cues. and Lock fruit weight against USDA Selection 15 Muscadine baseline before naming alternatives..
What is USDA Selection 15 Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
USDA Selection 15 Muscadine is most commonly confused with Thomas Muscadine, Howard Muscadine and USDA 19-11 Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is USDA Selection 15 Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for USDA Selection 15 Muscadine include North Carolina, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.